OLYMPIA – Rural jobs and environmental quality will both be furthered under a bill approved on Tuesday by the Washington State House of Representatives. Under Senate Bill 5575, regulations set…
Legislature approves Legacy Biomass bill
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House budget keeps passenger ferries at Colman Dock
Olympia – A group of Puget Sound lawmakers is looking to ensure passenger-only ferries continue operating in the Puget Sound. Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon (D-Burien) is working with Rep. Drew Hansen…
Haigh saves vital funding for small high schools in House budget
OLYMPIA – Earlier this week, it seemed a done-deal; high schools with less than 300 students would have their budget cuts to a point that many of them would be…
The House budget proposal
Friends and Neighbors, As the House budget passes today, I want to thank my constituents for the many conversations we’ve had over the years. Because you take the…
Open Letter to the Seattle Times
The Seattle Times says House Democrats should focus on its list of reforms [True Reform Best Method of Budgeting, Feb. 22]. Where have you been? Pension reform? Last year’s reforms…